Looking out across Mount's Bay to the fairy-tale island of St Michael's Mount, Marazion is one of Cornwall's oldest towns and the gateway to the Mount itself. Its long sandy beach, reached by a tidal causeway to the island, is a favourite with walkers, families and kite surfers.
Beach and cove guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Marazion is the kind of place where the day is shaped by simple things: tide, weather, a picnic, and time to notice the coast properly.
Families, beach days, coast paths, rock pools and relaxed exploring.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Marazion is situated in Mounts Bay and has a long sandy beach which is a great place for kite surfing.
St Michaels Mount is accessed via Marazion. At low tide it is possible to walk across the causeway but at high tide it is necessary to travel to the mount by ferry.
Sea Fishing in Marazion area
Good sized ray have been caught in this area along with whiting, cod and flatfish amongst others.
Plan the final walk from the car park and check whether the beach is easy with pushchairs, tired legs or beach bags.
A useful read before visiting with children, especially for tides, paths, facilities and simple beach expectations.
Look up tide times, swimming guidance and weather before you go, especially on wilder beaches.
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Daily 19 July - 7 September
Patrol times 10am-6pm
RNLI Lifeguards are on duty:
2025
Daily 19 July - 7 September
Patrol times 10am-6pm
A few useful Down The Cove picks connected to this read.
